Category Archives: holidays

Falling into History

Posted on September 11, 2018 by

[Ed: We’ve been running this post since the blog began. It is from the SF Chronicle a lifetime ago, from 2006 when we were younger and perhaps less cynical. This essay itself has fallen into the void and is no … Continue reading →

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MPS Salutes Comrade Prznint Stupid!

Posted on July 4, 2018 by
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The Second Civil War Is Much Exaggerated (Happy Independence Day)

Posted on July 4, 2018 by

I hear that we are declaring a new Civil War today. Bring napkins and potato salad! Man the barbecues, people! Don’t flip the steak until you see the stripes of the char! BREAKING: Democrats Plan To Launch Civil War On … Continue reading →

Posted in holidays, Independence Day | 14 Comments

Happy Fathers Day

Posted on June 17, 2018 by

We didn’t celebrate Hallmark Holidays growing up, as my mother famously asked us, “But what about the other 364 days of the year?” And frankly, Dad had enough ugly neckties already. It was his passion. And so I have little … Continue reading →

Posted in Father's Day, holidays | 5 Comments

News That Will Drive You To Drink

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

Happy Hour News Briefs Sweet Jeebus, Comrade Stupid really is praising himself on Memorial Day: Happy Memorial Day! Those who died for our great country would be very happy and proud at how well our country is doing today. Best … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2018

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

[Ed – This is an updated post originally from 2015, but I like it and it’s my blog… -TG] On the very far north edge of my neighborhood (Capitol Hill in Seattle), on the other side of Volunteer Park, there … Continue reading →

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Not April Fools

Posted on April 1, 2018 by

Catholic Devotees Were Nailed to Crosses for Good Friday in the Philippines (SAN PEDRO CUTUD, Philippines) — “Seven Filipino Roman Catholic devotees, including a woman, were nailed to wooden crosses in a Good Friday reenactment of Jesus Christ’s suffering that … Continue reading →

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Midday Palate Cleanser

Posted on March 31, 2018 by

The sacred and arcane rituals began with the usual oils and ungents, and mystical chanting from the hidden monks in garb hideous and profane. The grim, nightmarish reality dawned on Fluffy… …Easter was coming.

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Midday Palate Cleanser

Posted on March 14, 2018 by

Now THAT is how to celebrate Pi Day!

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News That Will Drive You To Drink

Posted on February 19, 2018 by

Happy Hour News Briefs Happy Prznints Day, Comrade Trump: On this President’s Day, congratulations to James Buchanan on finally moving out of the bottom spot in the presidential rankings. https://t.co/p8slBKFMbe pic.twitter.com/wh9kwMyMsj — Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) February 19, 2018 “A … Continue reading →

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